Westfield Bank Supports Granby Food Bank Program

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As is testament to their philanthropic foundation of community involvement, officials at Westfield Bank celebrated the opening of their newest location at 10 Hartford Avenue in the Granby Village Shops by presenting the Granby Food Bank Program with a $2,000 donation.

This important community service offered by the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association, allows qualified Granby and Hartland residents to supplement their weekly grocery needs.

"We are very pleased to join the community in welcoming Westfield Bank to Granby, and are extremely appreciative of this incredibly generous donation," said Ms. Muir. "Such compassionate support strengthens our agency's ability to assist local residents with access to essential nutrition, and truly makes a difference for the more than 80 individuals and families who presently participate in the Granby Food Bank Program."

Located at the Farmington Valley VNA office at 248 Salmon Brook Street in Granby, the Granby Food Bank Program is staffed entirely by volunteers, and relies on the benevolence of the community for monetary and food donations.

The Food Bank is consistently in need of non-perishable food and household items including canned meat products, canned fruit, juice, 'meal helper' items, paper goods, and hygiene products. Grocery store gift cards, cash donations, and gifts such as that presented by Westfield Bank allow our volunteers to purchase items that need to be replenished. Pleae visit http://www.farmingtonvalleyvna.org for information on ways to help support and enhance this essential resource.